[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 229 (Tuesday, November 29, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 85937-85938]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-28708]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Telecommunications and Information Administration


Digital Economy Board of Advisors Meeting

AGENCY: National Telecommunications and Information Administration, 
U.S. Department of Commerce.

ACTION: Notice of open meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces an open meeting of the Digital Economy 
Board of Advisors. The Board advises and provides recommendations to 
the Secretary of Commerce, through the Assistant Secretary of Commerce 
for Communications and Information and the National Telecommunications 
and Information Administration (NTIA), on a broad range of issues 
concerning the digital economy and Internet policy.

DATES: The meeting will be held on December 15, 2016, from 8:30 a.m. to 
12:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time (EST).

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the U.S. Department of Commerce, 
1401 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230. Public comments may 
be mailed to: Digital Economy Board of Advisors, National 
Telecommunications and Information Administration, 1401 Constitution 
Avenue NW., Room 4725, Washington, DC 20230; or emailed to: 
[email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Evelyn Remaley, Designated Federal 
Officer (DFO), at (202) 482-3821 or [email protected]; and/or visit 
NTIA's Web site at https://www.ntia.doc.gov/category/digital-economy-board-advisors.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Background: Economic prosperity is increasingly tied to the digital 
economy, which is a key driver of competitiveness, business expansion, 
and innovation. Indeed, virtually every modern company relies on the 
Internet to grow and thrive. As a result, the Department of Commerce 
(Department) has made technology and Internet policy a top priority, 
investing resources to address challenges and opportunities businesses 
face in a global economy.
    Last year, the Secretary of Commerce unveiled the Department's 
Digital Economy Agenda, which will help businesses and consumers 
realize the potential of the digital economy to advance growth and 
opportunity. The Agenda focuses on four key objectives: Promoting a 
free and open Internet worldwide; promoting trust online; ensuring 
access for workers, families, and companies; and promoting innovation. 
To support the Agenda, the Secretary directed NTIA to create the 
Digital Economy Board of Advisors as a mechanism for receiving regular 
advice from leaders in industry, academia, and civil society. See 
Committee Charter at https://www.ntia.doc.gov/files/ntia/publications/deba_charter_12222015.pdf.
    The Digital Economy Board of Advisors convened its first meeting on 
May 16, 2016, to determine preliminary priorities and work streams. The 
Board convened its second meeting on September 30, 2016, and reviewed 
progress made on each of the work streams identified during the first 
open meeting.
    This Board is subject to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 
5 U.S.C. App. 2, and is consistent with the National Telecommunications 
and Information Administration Act, 47 U.S.C. 904(b). The Board 
functions solely as an advisory body in compliance with the FACA. For 
more information about the Board, visit https://www.ntia.doc.gov/category/digital-economy-board-advisors.
    Matters to be Considered: The Board provides independent advice and 
recommendations to the Secretary, through the Assistant Secretary, on a 
broad range of policy issues impacting the digital economy. The Board's 
mission is to provide advice to the Department on increasing domestic 
prosperity, improving education, and facilitating participation in 
political and cultural life through the application and expansion of 
digital technologies. The Board's advice focuses on ensuring the 
Internet continues to thrive as an engine of growth, innovation, and 
free expression. The Department will use the advice provided by the 
Board to inform its decision-making processes and to advance 
Administration goals.
    NTIA will post a detailed agenda on its Web site, https://www.ntia.doc.gov/category/digital-economy-board-advisors, prior to the 
meeting. To the extent that the meeting time and agenda permit, any 
member of the public may speak to or otherwise address the Board 
regarding the agenda items during the meeting.
    Time and Date: The meeting will be held on December 15, 2016, from 
8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time (EST). The meeting will 
be available via two-way audio link and may be webcast. Please refer to 
NTIA's Web site, https://www.ntia.doc.gov/category/digital-economy-board-advisors, for the most up-to-date meeting agenda and access 
information for the meeting.
    Place: The meeting will be held at the U.S. Department of Commerce, 
1401 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230. Public comments may 
be mailed to: Digital Economy Board of Advisors, National 
Telecommunications and Information Administration, 1401 Constitution 
Avenue NW., Room 4725, Washington, DC 20230. The meeting will be open 
to the public and press on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is 
limited. The meeting is physically accessible to people with 
disabilities. Individuals requiring accommodations, such as sign 
language interpretation or other ancillary aids, are asked to notify 
Ms. Remaley at (202) 482-3821 or [email protected] at least five (5) 
business days before the meeting.
    Status: Interested parties are invited to attend and to submit 
written comments to the Board at any time before or after the meeting. 
Parties wishing to submit written comments for consideration by the 
Board in advance of the meeting must send them to NTIA at the above-
listed address. Comments must be received five (5) business days before 
the scheduled meeting date to provide sufficient time for review. 
Comments received after this date will be distributed to the Board, but 
may not be reviewed prior to the meeting. We also request that comments 
be submitted electronically to [email protected] with the subject: 
``DEBA Third Meeting Comment.'' Comments provided via email also may be 
submitted in writing.
    Records: NTIA maintains records of all Board proceedings. Board 
records are available for public inspection at NTIA's Washington, DC 
office at the address above. Documents, including the Board's charter, 
member list, agendas, minutes, and any reports are available on NTIA's 
Web site at https://www.ntia.doc.gov/category/digital-economy-board-advisors.


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    Dated: November 23, 2016.
Milton Brown,
Deputy Chief Counsel, National Telecommunications and Information 
Administration.
[FR Doc. 2016-28708 Filed 11-28-16; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 3510-60-P